Dellaco

Q: Export - No 4k for Created Videos, No 1440p Option Anywhere?

Having an extremely frustrating experience trying to piece together videos above 1080p. Thanks for your time.

 

First, the 4k option, which I know exists but doesn't always appear. I use the following steps:

1. Create a new project

2. Import a clip (recorded at 2560x1440)

3. Add clip to the timeline

4. If I click the clip within the import area and then try to export, 4k shows up as an option.

5. However, if I try to export the entire movie itself (nothing else added, just this same clip), 1080p is my highest option.

 

I've been scouring iMovie for a 1440p option, but so far nothing I do will show this.

 

Although the final video's aspect ratio should match that of the recording (16:9), the 1080p option still causes enough distortion to lose many important parts of the video (namely text and fine details). I don't have a great deal of experience with video editing, but is there anything I can do to fix this? I'm hoping there is a secret 1440p toggle hiding out somewhere...

iMovie 10

Posted on Aug 20, 2016 6:15 PM

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  • by judysings,

    judysings judysings Aug 21, 2016 1:35 PM in response to Dellaco
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    Aug 21, 2016 1:35 PM in response to Dellaco

    Hi Dellaco,

     

    Thanks for your question.   I understand you are trying to export a project in iMovie to 4K but you are not seeing this option in the Share menu.

    If you drag the imported 4K clip to the beginning of the timeline in iMovie, this will set the Project Properties to 4K.   Then when you share the iMovie Project, you should see the 4K option.

    Take a look at the resource below for more information about working with 4K in iMovie:

    Edit and Share 4K video with iMovie

     

    You may also be interested in trying Apple's professional-level video editing application, called Final Cut Pro X.  You can download a free trial version of this software from the website. 

     

    Enjoy the rest of your day!